Parenting babies, toddlers, tweens, teens and beyond.

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Slumber Party Ideas for the New Era

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The slumber party is an age-old right of passage for tween girls. Boys like a good sleepover too, but, for girls, they're truly a special bonding experience. Most moms have fond memories from their childhood, however hosting a slumber party…
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How to Raise Daughters With Good Self-Esteem

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Self-esteem is something I lacked when I was younger, from my childhood all through my twenties and beyond. Perhaps that was what triggered my long struggle with bulimia, fortunately now behind me. It´s taken me a lifetime to feel good about…
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Dads & Their Diaper Disasters

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We men like to maintain a facade of unflappability. Nothing... not the daily commute, a backed-up toilet, or the new puppy eating the brand new sofa, can upset our personal apple cart. Well, guys, it's time to come clean (literally) because,…
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The St. Patrick’s Day I Knew I Was Pregnant

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Have you ever had a holiday that you’ll never forget? As I sipped my Guinness on that fateful Saint Patrick’s Day, I could feel my world shifting underneath me. I will always remember and cherish Saint Patrick’s Day of 2010. That night,…
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Transformative Parenting: Tips on Raising Transgender Kids

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Parenting is never easy, nor is growing up. But all of this is far more difficult when a child struggles with gender identity--when a boy or girl identifies with (or even believes they are meant to be) the opposite sex. Transgender is an "umbrella…
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Real Talk: How to Pick Up on the Signs of Dyslexia in Kids

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When you become a parent it is terrifying. Even if everything goes smoothly from birth to the teenage years (and beyond) you are perpetually scared that something will go wrong. And sure enough, something will go wrong. It might be something…
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Go Deep: How to Use Valentine’s Day to Support Gay Teenagers

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Last year Time reported that Hallmark now offers two cards in their in-store Valentine’s Day selection for same-sex relationships: ‘Love: Man to Man’ and ‘Love: Woman to Woman.’ Wow, a whole “one” card for each grouping, what…
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Tough Love: The Power to Say No

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We’ve all been there: Your toddler is having a meltdown at the grocery store, everyone is watching and instead of being firm on the no candy before dinner rule, you give in to buying that bag of sweets, just so your little screamer will…
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The Nap Rap: How to Get a Toddler to Nap Properly

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Figuring out how to get a toddler to nap may be one of the greatest challenges parents face. There's a reason Go the F**k to Sleep became an overnight sensation. If they only knew how they will treasure the luxury of a daily afternoon nap…